School Years

This post is the first of a three-part series for ABQ Mom. In the upcoming posts, parents with experience in independent schools will cover a variety of topics such as the benefits of an independent school, application calendar, and...

Kids LOVE notes! I don't know about your kids, but mine absolutely love getting a note from mom during their long day at school. Lunch notes can encourage them and can also remind them that you are thinking of them...

I never thought I would homeschool my kids, but here I am homeschooling during a pandemic. I am doing my best to adapt, but I have made many mistakes. Maybe I am learning through my mistakes. We love our neighborhood...

One of the best things about living in New Mexico is the beautiful scenery and the wide open spaces to explore. It truly is the Land of Enchantment! I want my children to grow up appreciating the exquisiteness of...

New Mexico's tax free weekend is right around the corner, which, of course, means back-to-school shopping! Here are all the details you may need to know about the tax free holiday! Plus scroll down for my #1 tip when...

Hi, I’m Angela. I’m the proud mother of two public charter school students--one in high school and the other in elementary. I’d like to take this time to bust some myths about charter schools. First things first: charter schools are...

The end of the school year is here! Whether you're blinking back tears or celebrating the start of summer, you're sure to want to commemorate the last day of school Look how much those kiddos have grown in just one...

World Day for Cultural Diversity is celebrated on May 21 of every year and was adopted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and the United Nations General Assembly in 2002. One of my favorite things about living...

The end of a school year has a tendency to stir up so many emotions. As with childhood, time goes far too quickly. I find myself saying I'll remember to mark these memories tomorrow or next week. But far...

Many moons ago, I taught English in a public school setting. And Teacher Appreciation Week was one of my favorite times of year. I loved being in the classroom. But as we are all aware, the monetary compensation left something...

ABQ Mom recently got to check out Hope Christian School's beautiful new elementary campus and chat with their Director of Enrollment Management. Hope Christian School provides Christ-centered education for students from ages 3 through 12th grade. Their upcoming application deadline...

Warmer weather is here, and there's no better way to celebrate spring and summer in Albuquerque than with our local favorites, Dion's and Isotopes baseball! Dion's and Albuquerque Isotopes have once again teamed up to provide the community with Club...

If your child is starting Kindergarten this fall (or you have a preschooler who will be reaching this milestone in the next few years), you may be feeling excitement and panic. I know I sure was back in 2019...

My third child is in fourth grade, which means I'm on my third go-round in the fourth-grade math book our elementary school uses. And I have a distinct memory of chapter 9, which is on measurement conversions. How many liters...